How far is Red Hill, SC from Aiken, SC?

The driving distance from Red Hill, SC to Aiken, SC is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.21 mi
03h 14m
Flight
156.29 mi
251.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.29 mi
Kilometers
251.52 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.21 mi
Kilometers
314.16 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aiken
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Red Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Hill
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Aiken
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bishopville
SC

City in Lee County, South Carolina

From Red Hill
94 mi
01h 37m
To Aiken
101.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Red Hill and Aiken.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill and Aiken.

  1. 1

    Start on Dobros Road

    636 ft · 34 sec · Dobros Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Highway 90

    2484 ft · 51 sec · Highway 90

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    1131 ft · 35 sec · 9th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    2788 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Church Street

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 14 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aiken

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Columbia Highway North

    6 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North

  17. 17

    Continue on York Street Northeast

    2.1 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Richland Avenue East

    113 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South

    72 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Hill and Aiken.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
120 mi · 61%
Church Street
47.6 mi · 24%
Columbia Highway North
5.99 mi · 3%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 1%
York Street Northeast
2.12 mi · 1%
East Cheves Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

120 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bishopville
01h 37m from Red Hill
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Red Hill and Sunny near Aiken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Hill to Aiken?

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Red Hill and 101.2 miles from Aiken.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Red Hill and Sunny near Aiken.

Stop Ideas Near Bishopville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bishopville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bishopville.

RAIL

Camden

35 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Florence

45 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Hill and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 156.29 mi (251.52 km).

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#1 Red Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population13,223
Coordinates33.8207300, -79.0189200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Aiken

#2 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Dobros Road (-79.018812, 33.820997)
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.08 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.58
13.78 gal · 52.16 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.29 $54.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.52 $61.03
Premium $4.78 $32.92 $65.84
Diesel $5.62 $38.75 $77.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Hill and Aiken. The current time is 03:14:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.